Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Joseph Earl Pace
Apr 15, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Joseph Earl Pace, 86, husband of Barbara Browning Pace, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2016. Born August 31, 1929 in Marion, SC, Joe was the son of the late Charles Legrand and Bertha Crooks Pace Emanuel. He attended Spartanburg Junior College, Clemson University, where he was a cheerleader for the Clemson Tigers, and Wofford College, where...
Vernon Marion Dunker
Apr 11, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Vernon Marion Dunker, 97, husband of Arlene Shreeve Dunker, died Monday, April 11, 2016. Born December 21, 1918 in Mason City, IL, Vernon was a son of the late John and Sara Petty Dunker. In addition to his wife, Vernon is survived by his daughters, Sharon Carroll of Marietta, GA, Karen Parr of Mason City, IL, Lynda Mancuso...
Leslie Rampey Cole
Apr 11, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Leslie Rampey Cole, 52, daughter of Joyce Bridges Rampey and the late John Rampey, Jr., died Monday, April 11, 2016. In addition to her mother, Leslie is survived by her brother, John M. Rampey, III (Michelle) of Lincolnton, NC. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 14th, 6-8PM at Dunbar Funeral Home. Services will be private. Because of...
Dorothy Rose King
Apr 8, 2016
Dorothy King Obituary Dorothy Rose King, 93, was born June 15, 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in neighboring Decatur, Georgia. Dorothy was one of four children. She lost her brother in action in France during World War II. Her parents owned and operated a printing plant founded in 1937. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1947...
Leroy McKinley Sheppard
Apr 7, 2016
Leroy M. “Mr. Leroy” Sheppard Spartanburg – Leroy McKinley Sheppard II, 45, husband of Marlaina Bowen Sheppard, entered heaven Thursday April 7, 2016. Mr. Leroy was born on November 24, 1970 to Leroy McKinley Sheppard and the late Judy Tester Sheppard. Leroy was a member of First Baptist Spartanburg and a graduate of Bob Jones University. Leroy has been involved in...
James Stephen Rush
Apr 6, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- James Stephen Rush, 53, husband of Elena Pribyl Rush, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 06, 2016. Born August 8, 1962 in Forest, Mississippi, Steve was a son of Reverend Dr. James Paul Rush and Elizabeth Pittman Rush. Steve attended Wofford College and graduated with a B.A. in Business Economics in 1984. He began his career at C&S Bank...
Larry James Gibson
Apr 5, 2016
Winston Salem, NC- Larry James Gibson, 82, husband of the late Alyce Lucille Gibson, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Born September 11, 1933 in Cherryville, NC, Larry was 2nd out of the 12 children of Riley and Texie Turner Gibson. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. Larry was an...
Jason Thomas Leaphart
Apr 4, 2016
Roebuck, SC- Jason Thomas Leaphart, 38, son of Billy and Barbara Mitchell Leaphart, died Monday, April 4, 2016. Jason was a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College and USC Upstate. He was last employed with Spartanburg County 911. In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his brother, Nicholas Wayne Leaphart (Sharmane) of West Columbia, SC; and nephew, Roosevelt Leaphart....
Dorothy "Dolly" Felo Darr
Apr 4, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Dorothy (Dolly) Felo Darr, 88, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016. Born June 27, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio, Dolly was the daughter of the late Edith Freeman Felo and granddaughter of the late Joseph and Emma Freeman. In 1949, she married Kenneth E. (Dusty) Darr, who predeceased her in 1995. While attending Ohio University, Dolly met her...
Elizabeth Ann "Susan" Hinman Chapman Young
Apr 1, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Elizabeth Ann (Susan) Hinman Chapman Young, 86, - Susan Chapman Young, who had an unwavering love for her family and an uncommon devotion to her friends, was received by the Lord on April 1, 2016. Born May 26, 1929 in Evanston, Illinois, Susan was the daughter of the late Norman Seymour and Bess Bryan Hinman. She was married...
Linda Ann Wood Kinley
Mar 31, 2016
Linda A. Wood KinleySpartanburg, SC- Linda Ann Wood Kinley, 68, wife of Harold Kinley, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Born June 7, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Thomas and Elizabeth Faye Harris Wood. Miss Linda, as she was known by many, was a mother figure, mentor, teacher, and friend to many...
Robert E. "Bobby" Henderson
Mar 30, 2016
Robert E. “Bobby” Henderson Spartanburg – Robert E. “Bobby” Henderson, 76, husband of Anne Farrell Henderson, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Bobby was born on January 27, 1940. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and an amazing friend. In addition to his wife, Bobby is survived by a son, Robert E. Henderson, Jr.; two daughters, Donna Cooke, Suzanne Henderson;...
Lacy Joann Zimmerman
Mar 29, 2016
Inman, SC- Lacy Joann Zimmerman, 35, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Born September 6, 1980 in Spartanburg, SC, Lacy was the daughter of Gary Zimmerman and the late Joann Schlosshan Zimmerman. She was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School, class of 1999, where she was a proficient softball player, known as “Lacy J”. Lacy enjoyed the outdoors and loved...
Carlos Eduardo Osorio
Mar 28, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Carlos Eduardo Osorio, 79, husband of Maria Ines Medina de Osorio, died Monday, March 28, 2016. Carlos was a tool and die maker that came from Bogotá, Colombia, South America, to find a better life for his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his wife, Carlos is survived by his sons, Carlos...
Carlos Eduardo Osorio
Mar 28, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Carlos Eduardo Osorio, 79, husband of Maria Ines Medina de Osorio, died Monday, March 28, 2016. Carlos was a tool and die maker that came from Bogotá, Colombia, South America, to find a better life for his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his wife, Carlos is survived by his sons, Carlos...
Joseph Ocran Beasley, Jr., MD
Mar 28, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Joseph Ocran Beasley, Jr., MD, 84, husband of Doris Hunt Beasley, died Monday, March 28, 2016. Born July 28, 1931 in Savannah, GA, Joe was a son of the late Joseph Ocran and Martha Russell Beasley. He was a graduate of the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina. Joe practiced ophthalmology for over 35...
Shirley Mae Bryant Reece
Mar 25, 2016
Shirley Mae Bryant Reece Spartanburg – Shirley “Nana” Reece, 70, wife of the late James Franklin Reece, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 25, 2016. Shirley was the daughter of the late Bonnie Jane and Sam Bryant. She is survived by her seven children; Rosemary Mckitrick, Denise & Tim Solesbee, Vickie & Buddy Powell, James...
Gladys Abernathy Hughey
Mar 24, 2016
Roebuck, SC- Gladys Abernathy Hughey, 79, wife of the late S. H. Hughey, died Thursday, March 24, 2016. Born February 12, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, Gladys was a daughter of the late William N. and Bessie Mae Abernathy. She was a graduate of Roebuck High School and for many years, was employed with Southern Bell. After Gladys and S. H....
John L. "J.L." Peake, Jr.
Mar 24, 2016
Pauline, SC- John Lam “J.L.” Peake, Jr., 87, husband of Marcia Stone Peake, died Thursday, March 24, 2016. Born December 14, 1928 in the Glenn Springs Community, J.L. was a son of the late Hattie West Peake and John Lam Peake, Sr. He was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church. In addition to his wife, John is survived by his...
Bobby Ray Minish
Mar 23, 2016
Moore, SC- Bobby Ray Minish, 79, husband of the late Jacqueline Minish, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born May 19, 1936 in Greenwood, SC, Bobby was a son of the late Roy Littlejohn and Marie Turner Minish. He honorably served his country in the US Navy where he served as a riverboat patrol captain and aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam...
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